Cincinnati VA Medical Center

Fisher House

What is a Fisher House?

The Fisher House program provides a "home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes provide free temporary lodging so military and Veteran families who live 50 miles or further from the treating facility can be close to their loved one during a medical crisis.

The Fisher House is located on the grounds of the Cincinnati, VA Medical Center and was dedicated in October 2001. The house has 16 living suites and provides high quality temporary lodging, at no charge, to families of Veterans who are undergoing inpatient or extensive outpatient treatment with the Cincinnati VA Health Care System.

Who Can Stay at the Fisher House?

All potential Fisher House guests must be actively involved in the treatment plan for the hospitalized Veteran or active duty service member. Guests must reside 50 miles or more, or at least two hours from the medical center or area hospital the active duty service member or Veteran is receiving care at. Caregivers must be medically stable and capable of self-care.

How Does Someone Get Referred to the Fisher House?

Referrals to the Fisher House must be done in advance by VA Staff assisting with your care (e.g. Treatment Team/Clinician, Social Worker, Facilitator etc.). It is important to note that a referral does not equate to a reservation. The referral merely places the prospective guest on a waiting list for lodging. The Fisher House Manager or designee will assess the referral, along with lodging availability.

Reservations are based on eligibility criteria being met and room availability. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking at the Fisher House is available. Due to the limited quantity of parking spaces, one spot is allotted per family.

How Can I Help?

By contributing to the Cincinnati VA Fisher House, you can make a difference in the lives of America’s service members, retirees, Veterans, and their families when they need help the most. Our Fisher House depends on public donations to continue our important work. You may consider Volunteer Opportunities at the Cincinnati Fisher House or contribute financially.

For more information on ways you can donate or help, contact Fisher House staff at (513) 475-6571.  Financial contributions can be dropped off at Voluntary Service or at the Fisher House with the Fisher House Staff.

Financial contributions may be mailed to: Voluntary Service 3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45220

Make checks payable to: Cincinnati VA Medical Center  Write on the memo line: GPF 1011-Fisher House

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